Saints waive LB Martez Wilson

Summary of 6 articles · Updated Oct 23, 2013

The Saints’ desire to keep quarterback Ryan Griffin from signing with another team has cost linebacker Martez Wilson his spot on the New Orleans roster. The Raiders waived defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi this afternoon and claimed off waivers linebacke… (more)r Martez Wilson from the New Orleans Saints. Martez Wilson puts a huge hit on Randall Cobb, stopping him short of a first down, 2nd quarter, during the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisc. September 30, 2012. Wilson has been with the Saints since the team drafted him with the 72nd overall pick in 2011, but Wilson never quite found a role on the team’s defense. Phasing out Wilson didn't begin overnight, and it's not exactly his fault as to why Wilson now sits on the waiver wire. It’s probably a higher number than the Seahawks wanted, but they’re trying to freeze the defensive line for an extra moment to keep some of the pressure off the two backup tackles.

Raiders claim Martez Wilson off waivers

The Saints decided that linebacker/defensive end Martez Wilson wasn’t a good fit for the defense that Rob Ryan is running in New Orleans, but one of Ryan’s former employers has decided to see what Wilson has to offer them. The Raiders, who had Ryan on t…

Raiders waive DT Bilukidi, claim LB off waivers

The Raiders waived defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi this afternoon and claimed off waivers linebacker Martez Wilson from the New Orleans Saints. Bilukidi was from the 2012 draft class that has failed to yield any sure-fire starters. Linebacker Miles B…

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